| Common Name: coneflower Family: Asteraceae Genus: Echinacea Species: purpurea Cultivar or Variety: PowWow Wild Berry
Characteristics of Plant
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost |
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| Characteristics: Special Features: Butterfly Lovers, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Easy Care, Everblooming, Fragrance, Long Blooming Germination Tips: Germinate at about 65 to 70 degrees F, then grown on (after they have sprouted) at 55 to 65 degrees F. When they have 2 sets of true leaves and the garden soil is warm enough to work with, they are ready to transplant into the sunny garden. Life Cycle
Perennial
Zone Hardiness up to
Zone 3
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Plant Height
1- 2 feet
Plant Form
Upright
Branching
Blooms
Yes
Bloom Form
Above Foliage
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Purple
Nutritional Needs
Dry
Potential Hazzards or Invasiveness
Non-Invasive
Cutting Flower
Yes
Attractive to Wildlife
Birds
Butterflies
Additional Uses
Containers
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